Still no timetable for Hill’s return to A’s

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ARLINGTON — The A’s are still without a return date for left-hander Rich Hill, whose lingering blister could greatly impact the club’s chances of dealing him ahead of the Aug. 1 Trade Deadline.

Hill would presumably have to make a start by the end of the weekend for interested clubs to comfortably make an offer for his services, but the veteran has yet to even throw a bullpen without the protective tape that accompanied him during a 30-pitch side session Sunday.

A’s manager Bob Melvin hoped to have a timetable for Hill’s next bullpen following Monday’s series opener in Texas.

“Until he can throw off the mound without it [tape] and show that it doesn’t affect him, we still don’t have a target date for him, but we’re keeping him on the roster for a reason,” …

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